Exam Results & Ofsted

Westside School in Hammersmith has become the first Alternative Provision in the country to be judged Outstanding under the new Ofsted Framework.

Under the new framework, which came into effect in September, it is now much harder for schools to achieve the top rating. Indeed, a number of schools inspected this term have seen their ratings fall under the tougher and more challenging framework.

Westside School has bucked the trend with a highly positive report in which it is judged ‘outstanding’ in every category. The inspectors who spent two days at the school began their glowing report by simply stating that students get a great deal’ in the school.

The inspection found that on arrival at Westside ‘a dramatic shift starts to happen’ with most students rediscovering ‘their love of learning’. The school has an excellent retention rate with the majority of students staying until Year 11 allowing them to achieve a wide range of academic GCSEs and practical qualifications. Importantly, all move on to further education, training, and apprenticeships – something that would have been highly unlikely if the students had stayed in their previous settings.

As well as strong academic provision, the inspectors praised the quality of welfare and safety. They described the behaviour as ‘impressive’ and said the opportunities to build students’ ‘confidence, self-esteem and resilience are wide-ranging and purposeful’.

Westside School Ofsted Report October 2019

Exam Results

GCSE Results Westside School 2024

Westside School is immensely proud of this summer’s GCSE results, which are a true testament to the dedication, resilience, and hard work of our students. Despite facing significant challenges, every student successfully completed their schooling, with 100% achieving grades 1-9 and 50% earning grades 4 or higher.

As concern grows over record exclusions, Westside is proving that with small class sizes and a tried and tested system of care positive outcomes are possible. Equally important is the fact that these outcomes represent not just academic achievement but also personal success stories of transformation, where our students have overcome complex obstacles and secured the next step in their journey.

Our students will continue their educational journey with the confidence and skills they've developed at Westside and our commitment to their success doesn’t end at GCSEs; through the Westside Alumni Programme, we provide ongoing support to Westside students post-16, ensuring they have the guidance and resources they need as they navigate further education.  

Mr Pani Matsangos

Headteacher